5 TV Shows That Feature Adoption Storylines

Adoption looks different for everyone. Each story is unique, and contains its own original people, challenges, and feelings. However, there are certain experiences that almost anyone whose life has been touched by adoption can relate too. Today there is an increasing number of television shows that portray these experiences in detail. Check out these five…

5 Children’s Books to Help Your Child Understand What It Means to Be Adopted

You may have thought that the days of buying adoption books were behind you after finalizing your adoption. You did your homework, anxiously reading anything and everything you could get your hands on in preparation for the Big Day. While it may feel as though there is nothing left to learn about adoption, your child…

October 2016 Book Reviews

All books purchased by clicking the link in our review will give AFTH a small donation from Amazon.com.  If you are interested in purchasing one of the books in our review please consider buying it through our link to amazon.com. Thicker Thank Blood: Adoptive Parenting in the Modern World by Marion Crook - Author Marion…

Book Reviews September 2016

All books purchased by clicking the link in our review will give AFTH a small donation from Amazon.com.  If you are interested in purchasing one of the books in our review please consider buying it through our link to amazon.com. Separated Lives by Lynn Assimacopoulos - Fans of genealogy may find this book very intriguing. This book…

Adoption and Back to School

Back to school means new friends, fun projects, and of course lots of learning. Despite the excitement of this time of year, it can also be a nerve racking one for adoptees and their parents...

August Book Reviews 2016

All books purchased by clicking the link in our review will give AFTH a small donation from Amazon.com.  If you are interested in purchasing one of the books in our review please consider buying it through our link to amazon.com. Daughters of the Dragon by William Andrews - This is a riveting tale of courage…

March 2016 Book/Film Reviews

All books purchased by clicking the link in our review will give AFTH a small donation from Amazon.com.  If you are interested in purchasing one of the books in our review please consider buying it through our link to amazon.com. Catwalk Kids Documentary - Is the marketing of children in foster care a good thing…

February TV/Book Reviews 2016

All books purchased by clicking the link in our review will give AFTH a small donation from Amazon.com.  If you are interested in purchasing one of the books in our review please consider buying it through our link to amazon.com. My Girlfriend's Pregnant!: A Teen's Guide to Becoming a Dad by Chloe Shantz-Hilkes -This short book…

10 Helpful Adoption Books for Parents and Children

Understanding the concept of adoption may be confusing for many children to understand. While it is important for caregivers to provide information and support when necessary, they may not have all the answers themselves. Here is a list of books and resources that can provide information and experiences from other adoptive parents about their adoption…

January 2016 Book/Film Reviews

All books purchased by clicking the link in our review will give AFTH a small donation from Amazon.com.  If you are interested in purchasing one of the books in our review please consider buying it through our link to amazon.com. Adopted: a Film by Barb Lee- This film follows a family who is adopting from…